I migrated to the United States from Poland at the age of 10 in 1998. Throughout my youth, I became fascinated with the study of the human past and the ways through which past environments shaped human behavior and history. In the summer of 2010, I finished the archaeological field school in Jamestown, Virginia, and by the winter of 2011, I graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in evolutionary anthropology. Shortly after, I began my archaeological career with my first job as a field technician for an archaeology compliance firm based out of Trenton, New Jersey.

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After several years of field experience, I landed my first permanent full-time position with A.D. Marble & Company, a small environmental compliance firm outside of Philadelphia. Two years later, I became a crew chief and spent much of my time leading and assisting archaeological projects in the field. Because of this experience, I began contemplating how the use of technology can improve the efficiency and quality of archaeological fieldwork. I became increasingly fascinated by the applications of physical spatial data, and the use of publicly accessible databases to understand the underlying implications of all physical phenomenon and how they relate to the human experience. After discovering the field of GIS (Geospatial Information Science) I began to study various processes that could aid in streamlining investigative fieldwork, as well as increasing efficiency in obtaining geographical information that the software provides. I enrolled in a graduate certification program at the University of West Florida and began to study GIS more closely. While attending UWF, I was exposed to many more fascinating tools that GIS systems can bring to the equation of physical exploration. Currently, I intend to further pursue my official education in GIS after earning my graduate certification in the near future.

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It seems to me, the nature of our existence is inseparable from the physical phenomenon that we regularly encounter. In a way, everything that is of interest to human beings can be boiled down to physical things that surround us. This is true whether these things happen to be natural resources that we need for survival or simply the physical phenomenon of cultural or spiritual significance. Either way, easy access to this knowledge is essential to fully understand the implications of our surroundings, as they are essential for us to thrive as a civilization. My career goal is to contribute to revolutionizing the use of spatial data in all areas which aim to enhance human progress and understanding. Large and easily accessible databases would allow us, as a civilization to obtain spatial information faster and cheaper in all areas of work. The efficient use of geospatial data and the creation of publicly accessible databases may ultimately speed up the costly, and sometimes dangerous process of physical exploration. GIS is just one of many tactics, but nevertheless a powerful tool to use when striving for this goal.